Remember although major haemorrhage is very rare; fear is very common
(with professionals and patients).

If major haemorrhage is a risk, assess benefit/risk of preparing
patient and/or family and consider making crisis medication easily
available (single syringes of diamorphine and midazolam).

If major haemorrhage is a risk, talk through the care plan with the
team. Is further information needed from the diagnostic team? Is basic
equipment - dark towels/cloths, gloves, buckets, etc. easily available?
Does a family member need to be involved with care planning? Who will
administer crisis medication? Is there a plan to diall 999 or to contain
the situation at home?

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